If a Negative Consumption Externality Were Present in a Market

question 63

Multiple Choice

If a negative consumption externality were present in a market, the social benefit curve would be:

• A)above the private demand curve.
• B)below the private demand curve.
• C)identical to the private demand curve.
• D)The social benefit curve's location cannot be determined without more information.

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Cash Overage

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Internal Control System

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Purpose

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